Ancient Head of Roman Deity Unearthed at Church in Italy

Ancient Head of Roman Deity Unearthed at Church in Italy

An ancient carved stone head, possibly of a Roman god, mythological figure or philosopher, was uncovered beneath a 5th-century church in Rome, Italy. Credit: Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica / CC BY-ND 3.0 An ancient stone head has been discovered at a 5th-century Christian church in Rome, Italy, with experts suggesting its craftsmanship, size, and distinct facial expression may indicate it once depicted a Roman deity, mythological figure, o…

A spectacular stone head, possibly representing a bearded male divinity, has been discovered in the archaeological area of the Tombe di Via Latina, in Rome, during excavations in the Basilica of Santo Stefano. Now, the Istituto Centrale per il Restauro (ICR) of Matera will take care of its study and restoration. The head [...]